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The Lawn-Boy No-Worry Warranty

21 in. Mulching/Rear Bagging

A 2-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

Walk Power Mowers

The Lawn-Boy True Start Commitment

A 3-Year Full Warranty (Not Applicable for Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

Lawn-Boy Inc. and its affiliate, Lawn-Boy Warranty Company, pursuant
to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Lawn-Boy
Product listed below if used for residential purposes*; if it is defective in
materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of
a component; or if the Lawn-Boy True Start engine will not start on the
first or second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the

Operator's Manual

have been performed.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

21 in. Mulching/Rear Bagging
Mowers and Attachments

2 - year full warranty

True Start Commitment

3 - year full warranty

Engine

3 - year full warranty

Battery

1 - year full warranty

Wear Items (Belts, blades, blade
adaptors, grass bags, cables, and
wheels)

90 days

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use*

Gas-powered Lawn-Boy Products used for commercial, institutional, or
rental use, are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or
workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear are not covered
by this warranty.

The True Start Commitment does not apply when the product is used
commercially*.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Lawn-Boy Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your
product's engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure:

1.

Contact any Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer to arrange service
at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to
the

Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn

Mowers”) or access our web site at www.Lawn-Boy.com. You may
also call the numbers listed in item #3 to use the 24-hour Lawn-Boy
Dealer locator system.

2.

Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the
Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine
if it is covered under warranty.

3.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Customer Care Department
Lawn-Boy Inc.
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 866-216-6032 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 866-216-6031 (Canadian customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Lawn-Boy Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the

Operator's Manual

. Such routine

maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system
coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products. This express
warranty does not cover the following:

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel,
lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filters blade sharpening
or worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch
adjustments

Components failing due to normal wear

Any product or part which has been altered or misused or neglected
and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper
maintenance

Pickup and delivery charges

Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized
Lawn-Boy Service Dealer

Repairs necessary due to failure to follow recommended fuel
procedure (consult

Operator's Manual

for more details)

Removing contaminants from the fuel system is not covered

Use of old fuel (more than one month old) or fuel which contains
more than 10% ethanol or more that 15% MTBE

Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use
over one month

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the
following:

Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures or
recommended fuel procedure

Rotary mower blade striking an object

Special operational conditions where starting may require more than
two pulls:

First time starts after extended period of non-use over three
months or seasonal storage

Cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and
late autumn

Improper starting procedures - if you are having difficulty starting
your unit, please check the

Operator's Manual

to ensure that

you are using the correct starting procedures. This can save an
unnecessary visit to an Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an
Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer using Lawn-Boy-approved
replacement parts. Repair by an Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer is
your sole remedy under this warranty.

Lawn-Boy Inc. nor Lawn-Boy Warranty Company is liable for indirect,
incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of
the Lawn-Boy Products covered by these warranties, including any
cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during
reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of
repairs under these warranties.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Lawn-Boy products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Lawn-Boy Distributor (Dealer)
to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty
obtaining guarantee information, contact the Lawn-Boy importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Lawn-Boy Warranty Company.

Australian Consumer Law:

Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local

Lawn-Boy Dealer.

*Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location, or institutional or rental use, is considered
commercial use and the commercial use warranty would apply.

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Summary of Contents for 10730

Page 1: ...rly and safely You may contact Lawn Boy directly at www Lawn Boy com for product and accessory information help finding a dealer or to register your product Whenever you need service genuine Lawn Boy...

Page 2: ...Starting the Engine 9 Using the Self propel Drive Self propel models only 10 Stopping the Engine 10 Mulching the Clippings 10 Bagging the Clippings 10 Operating Tips 11 Maintenance 12 Recommended Main...

Page 3: ...rain could cause a slip and fall accident Tall grass can hide obstacles Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident Do not mow near drop offs...

Page 4: ...a caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary To best protect your investment and maint...

Page 5: ...plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts and keep all guards and shields in...

Page 6: ...coil starter Rope in the Rope Guide Important To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine install the recoil starter rope in the rope guide Hold the blade control bar to the upp...

Page 7: ...high and you run the engine you may damage the engine 6 Install the dipstick securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing th...

Page 8: ...roved for use Never use gasoline that contains more than 10 ethanol by volume such as E15 contains 15 ethanol E20 contains 20 ethanol or E85 contains up to 85 ethanol Using unapproved gasoline may cau...

Page 9: ...height levers as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 1 Raise the machine 2 Lower the machine Important The cutting height settings are 32 mm 1 1 4 inches 44 mm 1 3 4 inches 57 mm 2 1 4 inches 70 mm 2 3 4 inch...

Page 10: ...Figure 15 Mulching the Clippings Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the grass bag is on the machine remove it before mulching the cl...

Page 11: ...Adjusting the Cutting Height page 9 When cutting grass over 15 cm 6 inches tall mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearanc...

Page 12: ...ore annual storage Yearly Change the engine oil Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for any additional yearly mainte...

Page 13: ...e by pulling gently on the upper corners of the cover If the cover comes loose repeat steps 4 and 5 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes...

Page 14: ...arger to the wire harness located below the ignition key Figure 21 Figure 21 2 Plug the charger into a wall outlet Note When the battery no longer holds a charge recycle or dispose of the lead acid ba...

Page 15: ...when servicing the blade 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance page 12 2 Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block of wood to...

Page 16: ...ar and ensure that the cable is loose Note The cable must be loose with the self propel drive bar in the released position otherwise the machine may creep when you disengage the bar Cleaning the Under...

Page 17: ...lug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 20 N m 15 ft lb 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws 9 Charge the battery for 24 hours then unplug the battery charger an store the machine in an unheated are...

Page 18: ...Notes 18...

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Page 20: ...rts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs air filters blade sharpening or worn blades cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Components failing due to normal wear...

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